In 2002 Solebury Township approved a 1% EIT. By law the New Hope Solebury School Board could split this tax with Solebury. The School Board opted to do so and, since we share the schools with Solebury, the 1% tax was automatically imposed on New Hope residents as well. Although the New Hope Council opposed this tax at every step, we opted to claim our half of the school's existing tax so we can insure that it is used to benefit our residents by lowering property taxes and providing other services.

All restaurants in town are required to provide restrooms for patrons. Restrooms are also located at the Visitors' Center at the corner of South Main and Mechanic Streets and at the Locktender's House at the lower end of South Main Street.